Author Description
This fully revised and updated edition of GENETIC SKIN DISORDERS reflects the most current understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, genetic basis, and differential diagnoses of inherited skin disorders. Organized with the needs of busy clinicians in mind, it offers detailed clinical guidance on the signs, symptoms, mode of inheritance, recurrence risk, and diagnosis of over 300 skin disorders, all in an accessible, at-a-glance format. Annotated bibliographies highlight the most relevant and up-to-date medical literature. Newly compiled lists of support groups, both national and international, for patients and their families supplement the ample resources for medical professionals.Informed by the author's extensive clinical experience and suffused with a distinctive, witty voice, GENETIC SKIN DISORDERS is an ideal companion in the laboratory, clinic, or consulting room.FEATURES· Includes both disease-based chapters and an appendix of skin signs that simplifies differential diagnosis for specialists and general practitioners alike· More than 800 color photographs illustrate the full spectrum of hair, skin, and nail abnormalities· Updated to reflect current classification of inherited skin disorders and the molecular underpinnings of these conditions
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical diagnosis, genetic basis, and management strategies for over 300 inherited skin disorders. Author Virginia P. Sybert, a specialist in medical genetics, synthesizes decades of clinical experience to provide a structured framework for practitioners. The book integrates molecular data with phenotypic presentation to assist clinicians in navigating complex differential diagnoses.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of over 300 distinct inherited skin conditions
- Clinical guidance on inheritance patterns and recurrence risk assessment
- An appendix of specific skin signs to facilitate differential diagnosis
- Over 800 high-quality color photographs of hair, skin, and nail abnormalities
- Annotated bibliographies and directories of international patient support groups
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on genetic and inherited conditions rather than acquired dermatological diseases
- It serves as a clinical reference tool rather than a comprehensive textbook on general dermatology
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this monograph as a foundational reference for the clinical identification of rare genetic dermatological conditions. Experts highlight the text's utility in both laboratory and clinical settings due to its accessible organization and extensive visual documentation.
Page Count:
488
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190276487
ISBN-13:
9780190276485
Genetics
Reference
Allied Health
Medical
Dermatology